Deer Ridge
Trailhead Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead Drive there
Deer Ridge #846 the Forest Service's write-up
This trail begins in the Forest, enters the Park at 3.5 miles and ends in alpine meadows within Olympic National Park (pets not allowed in the National Park). Splendid views of snow-covered peaks in the Olympics are frequent at the higher elevations. 5.2 miles in length, grade is moderate to steep, 35% maximum.
The trail passes through Buckhorn Wilderness and enters Olympic National Park at 3.6 miles. Dispersed camping at Slab Camp Trailhead .
Alert: Treat all water taken from streams before drinking. Pack out what you pack in.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/olympic/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5409605">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Buckhorn Wilderness. <ul><li>Motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are prohibited.</li><li>Pack and saddle stock not recommended due to the steep grades.</li><li>Pets prohibited in Olympic National Park.</li></ul>
Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee · season Late Spring to
A three unit rustic camping area is adjacent to the parking area.
Provides access to:
Slab Camp Trail #838 - This forested trail descends 3.1 miles to the canyon floor and Gray Wolf River and 5.8 miles to the park boundary via Upper Gray Wolf Trail #834 . Slab Camp Trail now serves as the main access to Upper Gray Wolf Trail.
Deer Ridge Trail #846 - This trail is 5.2 miles long and travels through conifer forest with views of the Olympic Peaks at higher elevations. The trail enters Olympic National Park at 3.6 miles and ends at Deer Park.
Deer Ridge and Slab Camp Trails access Buckhorn Wilderness and Olympic National Park .
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/olympic/?cid=STELPRDB5409605">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=77834&actid=51">Buckhorn Wilderness</a>.